Rewilding 8/8

Mj Pettengill

Feb 14, 20203 min read

That Woman in the Woods: Mullein

Any references to plant medicine in my work are valid and practiced in my own world. I am that woman in the woods.

Mj Pettengill

Jan 8, 20204 min read

Free Falling

By reaching back to the child within, grasping her hand, and pulling her into a full embrace, I had discovered honest writing at its best.

Mj Pettengill

Apr 26, 20194 min read

Down from the Tree

Do you have a treasured childhood tree that you carry with you? Of course, you may have guessed that in earlier versions of my life, and...

Mj Pettengill

Apr 4, 20192 min read

Grandmother Wisdom: Things I Learned From Nellie

I can actually reach out the window and grab hemlock needles in a pinch. It is possible that you may have easy access, too.

Mj Pettengill

Feb 16, 20195 min read

The Great White Pine: The Tree of Peace

When the first English settlers arrived in America, they faced unimaginable hardships. Amongst the challenges of navigating uncharted...

Mj Pettengill

May 8, 20172 min read

Garden Tears: Never Underestimate the Rain

Rain is my constant companion. Although nearing mid-May, I continue to carry wood to keep the fire burning in the kitchen stove. I refuse...

Mj Pettengill

Dec 10, 20158 min read

O Christmas Tree! Reflections of a Wildcrafter

I was raised in what most would consider a traditional, rural New England family. When Christmastime rolled around, we would scurry about...

Mj Pettengill

Aug 15, 20153 min read

The Health Benefits of Corn Silk

The steady song of the cicada emerges in August, signaling the winding down of the summer season. Family and friends gather together and...

Mj Pettengill

Aug 13, 20154 min read

The Journey Continues

After the loss of my father, I was in a place of sadness and mourning, when out of the corner of my eye, I saw a fluttering of orange ...

Mj Pettengill